David Wilson, RB, Giants
| Position/Rank | NFL Team | Status | Experience | Age | Height | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB - #56 | NYG | Active | 1 year | 21 | 5'9 | 205 | @4stillRunning |
2012 Outlook: Sleeper (undervalued)
Last updated on Aug-11-2012 by Daniel KallesThe Giants have a history of using two running backs; with Brandon Jacobs elsewhere and Ahmad Bradshaw being brittle, Wilson will get plenty of opportunity to play. The speedy 5-foot-9, 205-pounder racked up 1,709 yards and nine touchdowns for Virginia Tech. More than just an obvious fantasy handcuff for Bradshaw owners, Wilson has flex potential down the line this season and tons of upside regardless. If he lands the RB2 spot on the depth chart over Danny Ware, the rookie is definitely worth a mid round pick.
UPDATE (8-11): There have been some glowing reports out of Giants camp about the speed and burst being displayed by the former Hokie. Wilson is looking more and more like a RB3 in fantasy leagues.
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4/25 - Giants RB David Wilson improving in pass protectionAverage Draft Position
David Wilson was drafted in 100% of MyFantasyLeague.com leagues with an average drafting position of 28.322012 Mock Draft Results
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MyFantasyLeague Expert Draft May 2, 2012 |
8.05 | MyFantasyLeague |
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2012 Experts Mock Draft (June) June 6, 2012 - June 25, 2012 |
8.02 | RotoWorld.com |
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2012 Experts Mock Draft (July) July 16 - 27 |
8.05 | FFToday.com - I wouldn't have minded James Starks falling to me at this pick, but he went three slots earlier. Peyton Hillis is another player I've drafted heavily this year, whether I've got Jamaal Charles or not. On the safe side, Hillis should have been the pick, but I decided to roll the dice and see how much further he might fall. The answer: hardly at all as he went right after this pick. Ben Tate was also a consideration as an important handcuff who produces as a backup. This goes to show waiting on RB can still be a good way to go because nabbing one or two of the RBs in this range can net some big results once the season gets going. Now finally on to David Wilson. Wilson is a rookie but steps into a nice immediate opportunity sharing the load with Ahmad Bradshaw. The Giants utilize two RBs effectively, and I've never felt they truly trusted Bradshaw to a great degree watching his career with the club since his rookie season. They were clearly sick of Brandon Jacobs' act so it was no surprise he wasn't resigned. They invested a first round pick in Wilson so clearly he's got some "it" factor the team likes. A very risky fantasy starting selection but a great RB3 to RB4 who could pay off handsomely sooner than many fantasy players think. |
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2012 Experts Mock Draft (August) Aug 14 - 24 |
8.04 | FFToolbox.com (Matt) - Love the rookie's upside, particularly in PPR leagues. Ahmad Bradshaw seems to miss a few games per year as well. |
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